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The Employer Recognition Awards acknowledge employers who honor and show exemplary support for registered nurses in oncology. Each award allows the institution to further support oncology nurses by granting sets of free registration to an ONS educational activity and credit for ONS publications or other items.

Institutions that demonstrate a commitment to the ONS mission, vision, and values are strong candidates for the Employer Recognition Awards. Examples of support include helping employees to attend ONS meetings or CNE opportunities, actively promoting ONS publications, recognizing ONS members or supporting their annual dues, and supporting participation in ONS chapters or special interest groups.

Large: (101 or more oncology nurses)

In addition, Employer Recognition Award recipients will be featured in an issue of ONS Connect. ONS will work with the award recipients' local chapter for recognition at a chapter meeting.

ONS will not be responsible for any expense incurred by the recipients associated with receiving the award.

Eligibility Criteria

Award consideration is based on sustained support of the oncology nurse by the employer, as evidenced by one or more of the following examples.

Employer’s support of the members to attend ONS meetings such as the Annual Congress.

Employer’s support for the member to attend CNE events.

Use and promotion of ONS materials such as publications.

Employer’s support of the member’s annual ONS dues.

Employer’s support of employee involvement in ONS at the national, chapter, or SIG level.

Recognition of ONS members in numerous ways in the facilities where they work.

Other measures of recognition, appreciation, encouragement, and advancement of ONS

Application Materials

Nominations may be made by individual ONS members or by a group of member nurses employed at the same facility. The award nomination form must be submitted along with a maximum of 10 pages of supporting documentation. Selection will be made by the ONS Board of Directors following recommendations by the ONS awards advisory panel.

Current ONS Board members are prohibited from nominating any employer during and for two years immediately following their service. The employers of current ONS Board members are not eligible to be nominated for the Employer Recognition Award during the board member's term.

To honor individuals who are not otherwise eligible for membership, who have made significant contributions to oncology nursing, demonstrated interest and support in ONS, and exhibited conduct consistent with the mission and core values of ONS (integrity, innovation, stewardship, advocacy, excellence, and inclusiveness).

Award

A plaque, round-trip airfare to the ONS Annual Congress, and a one-day per diem for Congress.

Eligibility Criteria

The individual must be nominated by an ONS member and receive final approval by the ONS awards advisory panel. In addition, the nominee’s accomplishments must be specific to the field of oncology. These contributions must be significant and must demonstrate a sustained interest in and support of ONS. A listing of these contributions must support the validity of the recognition.

To recognize an emerging oncology nurse leader who has made a difference in the oncology nursing profession at the local or regional level. Candidates should be at an early stage on the path of their leadership career.

Award

A $250 award, a plaque, and travel reimbursement to attend the opening ceremonies at the ONS Annual Congress.

Eligibility Criteria

The nominee must be an active ONS member who has been nominated by an ONS member. In addition, the nominee should

Be a registered professional nurse

Have a minimum of one year of oncology leadership experience

Not have previously received the Emerging Leader Award.

When these criteria are met, primary consideration will be on how the nominee

Advances the oncology nursing profession and quality cancer care at the local/regional level

Mentors, precepts, orients, coaches, or teaches nurses in the practice of oncology nursing

Demonstrates leadership at the local or regional level, which may include oncology-related leadership in the areas of community and public service, advocacy, health literacy, supportive services, and/or academic activities.

Application Materials

The following materials are required.

Nomination narrative statement

Nominee's resume or curriculum vitae

Two (2) letters of support from any of the following: 1) colleague, 2) patient/caregiver, or 3) employer/supervisor

Travel Information

The recipient will receive travel reimbursement to attend the ONS Annual Congress. ONS will reimburse the award recipient for round-trip economy airfare to and from the recipient's home address to the Congress location, provided the recipient makes all travel arrangements through American Express Travel, ONS's official travel agency. Additionally, one (1) night's lodging will be permitted provided that the recipient makes the hotel arrangements through the ONS meetings department. Meals for a 24-hour period will be reimbursed, along with the reimbursement of certain ground transportation situations and parking. Please contact awards@ons.org for complete details about the travel reimbursement policy.

Two (2) letters of support from any of the following: 1) colleague, 2) patient/caregiver, or 3) employer/supervisor

Travel Information

The recipient will receive travel reimbursement to attend the ONS Annual Congress. ONS will reimburse the award recipient for round-trip economy airfare to and from the recipient's home address to the Congress location, provided the recipient makes all travel arrangements through American Express Travel, ONS's official travel agency. Additionally, one (1) night's lodging will be permitted provided that the recipient makes the hotel arrangements through the ONS meetings department. Meals for a 24-hour period will be reimbursed, along with the reimbursement of certain ground transportation situations and parking. Please contact awards@ons.org for complete details about the travel reimbursement policy.

ONS is honored with multiple excellence awards by Association Media and Publishing, demonstrating ONS's commitment to providing top-notch products to healthcare professionals who care for patients with cancer.

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The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) was recognized for excellence in publishing by the Association Media and Publishing (AM&P) during the organization’s 34th Annual EXCEL Awards Gala in Tysons Corner, VA. ONS won AM&P’s Bronze EXCEL Award in three categories which demonstrates ONS’s commitment to communicating oncology-focused news and information to healthcare professionals who care for patients with cancer and their families.

ONS received Bronze EXCEL Awards for:

• Books, Non-Technical: This Should Not Be Happening: Young Adults With Cancer by Anne Katz

“It’s an honor for both our books and journals to be recognized at this level by our fellow technical and medical professional associations,” said William A. Tony, ONS publisher and director of publications. “This unique distinction is a demonstration of the commitment, teamwork, and expertise of our publishing staff to consistently produce award-winning publications that serve our members and the oncology community.”

“The ONS Connect website is ONS’s premiere communication vehicle for delivering timely news and hands-on resources,” said Aaron Borchert, director of integrated marketing and communications. “We are very happy to be recognized with this honor.”

ONS is a professional association of more than 35,000 members committed to promoting excellence in oncology nursing and the transformation of cancer care. Since 1975, ONS has provided a professional community for oncology nurses, developed evidence-based education programs and treatment information, and advocated for patient care, all in an effort to improve quality of life and outcomes for patients with cancer and their families.

The team project includes a demonstration of commitment to the ONS core values.

The team project results in increased patient and community awareness of the value of the oncology nursing profession to the well-being of the patient population.

Application Materials

The following materials are required.

Nomination narrative statement

Two (2) letters of support from any of the following: 1) colleague, 2) patient/caregiver, or 3) employer/supervisor

A list of the team members (minimum of 3 and a maximum of 10)

Travel Information

ONS will reimburse one (1) representative, selected by the qualifying members of the Team Achievement Award, for roundtrip economy airfare to and from the recipient’s home address to the location of the ONS Annual Congress, provided the recipient makes all travel arrangements through American Express Travel, ONS’s official travel agency. Additionally, one (1) night’s lodging will be permitted provided that the recipient makes the hotel arrangements through ONS meetings department. Meals for a 24-hour period will be reimbursed, along with the reimbursement of certain ground transportation situations and parking, but there are limitations. Please contact awards@ons.org for complete details and the travel reimbursement policy.